Our mission: To advance the scientific study of behavior and its humane application to the solution of practical problems, including the prevention and relief of human suffering.

The Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies was founded in 1981. The founder, Robert Epstein, was joined by a distinguished group of behavior scientists, philanthropists, and corporations: Edward L. Anderson, Donald A. Cook, Gerbrands Corporation, J. M. Harrison, Kenneth J. Keller, Anne and Jeffrey Kupfer, Hugh G. Loebner, Norman Baxley Associates, Pfizer Corporation, Research Press, Leo J. Reyna, and Upjohn Company.

The Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies, a charitable, nonprofit organization with IRS 501(c)(3) status, is governed by a Board of Directors whose members are elected by the Trustees, and administered by its Executive Director. The Center draws on the support and expertise of nearly 100 scholars, researchers and professionals on its Board of Trustees and Advisory Board. The Center is problem-oriented and pragmatic; its nonprofit, nonaligned status ensures its objectivity.

Much of the work of the Center is accomplished through volunteer or pro bono efforts. The operation of the Center is supported by contributions from members and by conference and workshop fees.

The Cambridge Center welcomes as a member anyone interested in the science of behavior or in solving the individual, family, community and global problems of the world.

Many members of CCBS believe that human survival may depend on our understanding of the science of behavior.